Question

Given below are two statements:

Statement (i): Stubby root nematode are also known as Longidorids 
Statement (ii): Stubby root nematode are also known as Trichodorids 

In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are correct
• B. Both Statement (i) and Statement (ii) are incorrect
• C. Statement (i) is correct but Statement (ii) is incorrect
• D. Statement (i) is incorrect but Statement (ii) is correct

Hint:

Longidorids = stubby root nematodes; Trichodorids = different root nematodes with needle-like stylets.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Stubby root nematodes actually belong to the family Longidoridae, also called longidorids.
They have a stubby appearance and are ectoparasites of plant roots, often vectors of plant viruses.
Trichodorids are a different group of plant
parasitic nematodes, typically smaller and belonging to family Trichodoridae.